Santa Paula Economic Development Specialist Rochelle Margolin said the article was not just serendipity.“The City, through the California Oil Museum, worked with AAA Westways writers to get the article included in this month’s edition,” and, Margolin noted, “It is further evidence of what we here in Santa Paula already know…we have a wonderful city with so much to offer!”Also noted in the Westways’ page 22 article is that tours of the city’s famous murals can be arranged through the museum, ride the Fillmore & Western Railway and see the city’s historic Depot, and tells readers that although the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula holds its Open House on the first Sunday of the Month but is available for tours by appointment.Also given a plug is that the Museum’s new headquarters are expected to be open in 2009.Aside from Familia Diaz the article recommends the macadamia nut-crusted halibut at Mupu Grills and notes that the restaurant originally opened in the 1930s.Glen Tavern Inn and Santa Paula Inn are places to stay with the Glen Tavern’s historic Tudor-Craftsman architecture getting a strong nod and Santa Paula Inn’s past as a “one-time brothel” receiving an amusing mention.
AAA Westways magazine recommends Santa Paula for day-tripping!
December 03, 2008
Santa Paula News
Day-tripping is a perfect excuse to visit Santa Paula, according to Westways, the official publication of the Automobile Club of America, which has highlighted the city in the November/December issue.
By Peggy KellySanta Paula TimesDay-tripping is a perfect excuse to visit Santa Paula, according to Westways, the official publication of the Automobile Club of America, which has highlighted the city in the November/December issue.The Glen City is featured in the full-page Day-Tripping feature noting places to shop, places to eat, places to stay and places to play throughout Santa Paula.Photographs by Lori Anderson feature a sampling of delicious food prepared at Familia Diaz and the article notes it was founded by the family in 1936, a Fillmore & Western Railway engine and a broad interior shot of the Santa Paula California Oil Museum.The article by Brenda Tabor notes that in a time where older architecture is king, “Santa Paula stands out for its authenticity,” and that “History, Santa Paula-style” is abundant with the Depot, Oil museum and “many historic houses and schools.”The article also notes that the new Mill Agricultural Museum will open in 2010, just around the corner from famous Downtown Main Street attractions.Under headings of “See,” “Savor” and “Slumber” are places to visit, restaurants to dine at and two historic hotels, the Glen Tavern and the Santa Paula Inn where you can spend the night for days of visiting.